Gain hands-on engineering experience helping to deliver major infrastructure projects across Britain's railway.
Our 10-week Civil Engineering Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience working on real engineering challenges across the railway. You'll develop new skills, contribute to important engineering projects and gain valuable insight into how we design, maintain and improve Britain’s railway infrastructure, all while being supported by experienced colleagues and former graduates.
If making an impact on something bigger matters to you. You matter to us.
What you’ll be doing
Take the opportunity to gain experience across a range of civil engineering activities while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills.
You'll contribute to meaningful projects while building the knowledge and experience needed for a career in civil engineering. You'll have the opportunity to:
· Support major engineering and infrastructure projects across the railway
· Learn how bridges, structures, embankments and cuttings are managed and maintained
· Explore innovative building materials and techniques that improve reliability and sustainability
You'll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering activities while applying the theoretical knowledge you've developed during your degree.
Who you are matters
You'll need to be in your penultimate year at university, be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) accredited degree, and have the flexibility to occasionally travel to attend training opportunities at various locations.
We're looking for logical thinkers with a creative approach to solving complex problems. You should be resourceful, hardworking and comfortable managing your own time. Other qualities we're looking for include:
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Good communication skills
· A creative approach to tackling challenges
· Good time management and organisation skills
· A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
What you’ll get out of it
Over 10 weeks, you'll gain valuable insight into what it takes to be a Civil Engineer at Network Rail. You'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues and receive coaching from experienced professionals as you develop your skills, confidence and industry knowledge.
We invest in our summer placement students because we believe they have the potential to become the future of our business. If you impress us during your placement, you'll be considered for future opportunities, including the following year's Graduate Scheme.
Salary: £25,409 pro rata
Locations: Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester
Start date: June 2027
Programme duration: 10 weeks
Minimum degree requirements: On track to achieve a 2:2 in an ICE-accredited degree